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Zero vision in suburban Toronto
Though the city of Toronto has made some progress towards safer streets recently, the lack of police enforcement of traffic laws, the reluctance to spend serious money on road redesign, and the attitudes of some city officials continue to be … Continue reading
Posted in Infrastructure, Politics, Roads, Toronto, Walking
Tagged Cynthia Lai, James Pasternak, Pedestrian, Scarborough, Vision Zero, Walking, Woodside Square, Zero Vision
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How TIFF lost the plot
504 King Streetcar diverting onto Spadina on Thursday, September 5 For the sixth year in a row, King Street between University and Spadina Avenues was closed for four straight days. This closure was for the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) … Continue reading
Posted in Politics, Toronto, Transit
Tagged Festival Street, John Tory, King Street, King Street Pilot, Streetcars, TIFF, TTC
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The province’s attack on conservation authorities
The Ford government’s attack on Conservation Authorities has nothing to do with fiscal responsibility. It’s about ideology and payback. Continue reading
Posted in Ontario, Parks, Politics
Tagged Conservation, Doug Ford, Ontario Proud, Parks
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A “fantastic bonanza:” another transit plan up in smoke?
“Bonanza’s” opening credits, where a burning map gives way to the show’s cast, is a great metaphor for Toronto’s transit planning. Continue reading
Posted in Infrastructure, Politics, Toronto, Transit
Tagged Bonanza, Canada Line, Doug Ford, John Tory, Relief Line, SmartTrack, Subway, TTC, Vancouver
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Why Brampton’s property taxes are high — and what it can do about it
To effectively reduce its residential property tax rate, Brampton must diversify its tax base It’s budget time for most municipalities in Ontario. Unlike cities elsewhere in the world — where municipalities can levy income, sales, and payroll taxes — places … Continue reading
Voter turnouts in the 2018 Toronto municipal election
2014 was a watershed year for municipal voter turnout in Toronto. After a disastrous four years of Rob Ford as mayor, 54.7 percent of all eligible voters went to the polls, electing John Tory. That was the highest voter turnout … Continue reading
Posted in Election, Maps, Politics, Toronto
Tagged 2014 Election, 2018 Election, City Hall, Maps, Toronto, Voter Turnout
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Mapping the Downtown city council races
At the end of 2014, despite some disappointing results in that year’s municipal election, I was feeling optimistic about 2018. In 2014, there were a number of great candidates running for city council, and I expected many would try again … Continue reading
